Lumen Christi School vs Phoenix P-12 Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lumen Christi School
Delacombe · Catholic primary · Prep-6
324 students · ICSEA 1029
Phoenix P-12 Community College
Sebastopol · Government combined · Prep-12
1,473 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Lumen Christi School Delacombe VIC | Phoenix P-12 Community College Sebastopol VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 57 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #731 of 1,290 | #228 of 239 |
| National rank (type) | #2181 of 4,908 | #1127 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,473 |
| Girls / boys | 158 / 166 | 728 / 745 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 209 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 106 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | 29 |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | 3% |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1029 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.6 | 129.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.3 | 76.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Delacombe 3356 | Sebastopol 3356 |
| Council area | Ballarat | Ballarat |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.lcdelacombe.catholic.edu.au | www.phoenix.vic.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Lumen Christi School scores higher on the Success Index (56.8 vs 27.6).
- •Lumen Christi School has the higher ICSEA (1029 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Phoenix P-12 Community College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.0).
- •Phoenix P-12 Community College is the larger school with 1,473 students compared with 324.
- •Lumen Christi School has grown faster over five years (7% vs 0%).
- •Lumen Christi School is a catholic school while Phoenix P-12 Community College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lumen Christi School better than Phoenix P-12 Community College?
On the Success Index, Lumen Christi School ranks higher (56.8 vs 27.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lumen Christi School and Phoenix P-12 Community College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Delacombe and Sebastopol in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lumen Christi School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Phoenix P-12 Community College has 11.4.
How do Lumen Christi School and Phoenix P-12 Community College rank in VIC?
Lumen Christi School is 731st of 1,290 and Phoenix P-12 Community College is 228th of 239 among primary schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.